Art has presented itself in the political world throughout history, from Théodore Géricault’s solemn “The Raft of the Medusa” to Andy Warhol’s unnerving “Big Electric Chair.” Art influences the impact, interpretations, and future complications of political events by providing commentary from an unadulterated and outspoken lens. Despite the harsh circumstances […]
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School Board Rezones, Opens Up to Diversity
Elections for the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees will look a little different in the upcoming 2022 elections. The school board has officially transitioned to a By-Trustee Area Election, which will greatly impact the representation on the school board. A By-Trustee election means that the school […]
Peninsula High Demands Change in Letter to the Board
The staff and students of Peninsula High School are calling upon the school district to fix the many problems plaguing their school campus—problems that arose from district neglect. In a letter to the SMUHSD Board of Trustees, the staff and students outlined the problems and the steps that must be […]
District Students Host Mental Health Panel
Mental health is something that many of us struggled with, especially during the rise of COVID-19. More students than ever have begun to develop bad habits and experience declining mental health during this pandemic. This is why an outstanding group of people have decided to create a safe space for […]
Back to School Update
Since summer, the school board has been trying tirelessly to bring students back to in-person learning. On February 11, the board voted to approve a plan to return to school. Other districts around the Bay Area such as Palo Alto Unified School District and San Francisco Unified School District have […]
Is Going Back to School The Best Solution to Zoom Fatigue?
When the pandemic officially began in March, students took it as a nice and happy two-week break. It’s been 10 months since and even with the upcoming vaccines, no one can tell if we’re really coming back to school. We have seen countless schools throughout the country fail at returning […]
When will students likely return to SMHS?
It’s been a while since students have returned to school in-person due to the outbreak of COVID-19. March 13 was the last time students attended San Mateo High School, and the last time students saw their friends and teachers face-to-face. School closure was only predicted to last for a couple […]
Students District-Wide Share Stories on @smuhsd.awareness Instagram Account
In the midst of this global pandemic, social media has taken an active role in our lives more than ever. Usually used to share photos, videos, and life updates, these platforms have seen a greater diversity of content in 2020. On Instagram in particular, several accounts have been created to […]
WATCH: SMHS Holds a Socially-Distanced Graduation Ceremony
Despite the new school year beginning completely online, San Mateo High was still able to hold an in-person, socially-distanced graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 on June 18th. This is how it went. Video Credits:Edward Huang (12)Ryan Savage (12)James Baba (12)
WATCH: San Mateo Marches Against Police Brutality
On June 3rd, San Mateo’s Coalition Z organized a Black Lives Matter Protest that marched from San Mateo City Hall to the Police Department over the police custody death of George Floyd. Here is video coverage of the event.